Fight Club, although violent and reflects anything but
Christian morality isfull of biblical themes.
When Tyler burns the hand of the narrator, he
says, "It's only after we have lost everything that we're free to doanything," which exemplifies the words of Jesus: "Blessed are the
poor inspirit, for theirs is the kingdom of
God" (Matt. 5:3). After the narrator'sapartment
explodes, he shares a quiet drink with Tyler lamenting the loss ofhis possessions, to which Tyler replies, "The things you own end up
owningyou." ("Do not store up for yourselves
treasures on earth. . . Matt.6:19). Just before
Tyler allows the car he is driving to careen of the roadinto a parked car he yells at the narrator, "Just let go!" ("Thy
Kingdomcome, Thy will be done" Matt. 6:10).
Finally, Tyler offers a scathingcritique of the
modern American society in his speech to the members ofFight Club, which is useful to illustrate the futility of the
hedonisticlifestyle. (Steve
Willey)